Writing Box (Suzuribako) with Woodcutter, 伝本阿弥光悦 橅夫蒔絵硯箱, In the style of Hon'ami Kōetsu, 18th or early 19th century

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Writing Box (Suzuribako) with Woodcutter, 伝本阿弥光悦 橅夫蒔絵硯箱, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th or early 19th century, Japan, Gold maki-e on black lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlay, H. 3 3/4 in. ( cm); W. 9 in. ( cm); L. 9 3/8 in. ( cm), Lacquer, In the style of Hon'ami Kōetsu (Japanese, 1558–1637), Both the image of a rustic figure carrying a load of kindling and the rounded box lid on which it appears are based on a lacquer writing box attributed to the noted calligrapher and potter Hon’ami Kōetsu (1558–1637

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Size: 4500px × 4500px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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